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Low Carb 2-Ingredient Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Sticks

Try these crispy, cheesy bacon-wrapped cheese sticks for a quick and delicious low-carb snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved and frozen
  • 12 slices thin slices of bacon Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  2. Take each frozen cheese half and wrap it with one slice of thin bacon.
  3. Place the wrapped cheese pieces into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure the seam is facing down.
Cooking
  1. Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes. Check around the 6-minute mark to see if the bacon is browned and crisp.
Serving
  1. Allow the bacon-wrapped cheese sticks to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

These sticks make great appetizers or snacks at parties. They go well with dips like ranch or marinara. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain their crispiness. You can experiment with different types of cheese sticks, like pepper jack, for a spicy kick.